Lunar Eclipse

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What occurs when the Moon passes completely into the Umbra during a lunar eclipse?

The Moon disappears from view

A partial lunar eclipse occurs

A total lunar eclipse occurs (correct)

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs

What is the term for the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun for an eclipse?

Orbital Alignment

Eclipse Season

Lunar Phase

Syzygy (correct)

What is the result of the Earth blocking some of the sun's light during a lunar eclipse?

The Moon appears blue

The Moon appears red (correct)

The Moon appears brighter

The Moon appears smaller

What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon does not fully move into the Umbra?

Partial Lunar Eclipse Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer, lighter shadow that causes a penumbral lunar eclipse?

Penumbra Signup and view all the answers

What is the region from which the occluding body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source?

Antumbra Signup and view all the answers

What is the feature of total and annular solar eclipses caused by the rugged lunar surface?

Baily's beads effect Signup and view all the answers

During a solar eclipse, when can we see the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere?

Only during totality Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to view a solar eclipse, except during totality?

With special solar viewing glasses Signup and view all the answers

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth in its orbit?

Annular solar eclipse Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a lunar eclipse?

The Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the darkest and central part of the shadow during an eclipse?

Umbra Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark?

Solar Eclipse Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse?

To understand the path of the shadow on Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?

The Earth passes in front of the Moon Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outer portion of the shadow cone during an eclipse?

Penumbra Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an object passing in front of the Sun, blocking its light?